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The below steps will show you how to crimp a F-Connector to a coaxial cable.
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Trim cable as shown using a stripping tool. Trim center conductor end at 45-degree angle.
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Fold braid back
*NOTE: for quad shield cable cut off first foil and fold back second braid. |
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Push connector onto cable twisting in a clockwise and counter-clockwise direction until cable dielectric is flush with connector mandrel face.
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Make sure "F" die head is in crimp tool.
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Nest cable and connector into crimp tool
*NOTE: For right angle and female connector use no die head. |
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Squeeze handle. Crimp tool is ratcheted and will release when compression is completed.
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Remove connector and cable from tool and give a pull (30 lbs) to assure proper termination.
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